Two-deep

UCF

vs BYU · Sat Oct 24

76
79
OFF
85
DEF
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Full two-deepMatchup

Starters

  1. QBKeyone Jenkins
  2. RBDuke Watson
  3. WRJosh Derry
  4. TEDylan Wade
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Depth Chart· Updated Oct 15, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 12
    78
    Keyone JenkinsSR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 14
    87
    Alonza Barnett IIIRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 10
    73
    Kaleb AnnettRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
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RB
  1. 26
    80
    Duke WatsonJR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 11
    79
    Landen ChambersRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 4
    73
    Taevion SwintRS FR
WR-X
  1. 5
    87
    Josh DerrySR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 3
    78
    Jonathan BibbsRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 13
    57
    Caleb RollersonRS SO
WR-Z
  1. 9
    80
    Waden CharlesSO
    Starter
  2. 2
    63
    Tyren HornesFR
  3. 86
    57
    Chase HinshawRS FR
SLOT
  1. 6
    69
    Ric'Darious FarmerRS SO/TR
    Starter
  2. 82
    69
    Jordyn BridgewaterRS SO
TE
  1. 0
    84
    Dylan WadeSR/TR
    Starter
  2. 18
    71
    Caden PieningRS FR
  3. 88
    60
    Grayson BrousseauRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
LT
  1. 73
    84
    Henry TabansiRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 53
    63
    LaParka LangstonRS JR/TR
LG
  1. 66
    85
    Brady WayburnRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 76
    63
    Justin RoyesRS JR/TR
C
  1. 58
    69
    Connor MeadowsRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 55
    69
    Jacob MaiavaRS FR
RG
  1. 61
    69
    Owen SpellSR/TR
    Starter
  2. 54
    61
    Cooper TerpstraRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
RT
  1. 78
    69
    Preston CushmanRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 75
    69
    Tyler GibsonRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER

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Next game kickoff time

UCF Knights plays BYU at home on Sat, Oct 24. Kickoff time not announced yet.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachScott Frostsince 2024
Offensive CoordinatorSteve Cooper
Defensive CoordinatorAlex Grinch

Team Stats

6 games · as of Oct 15

Points/G
31.7
Yards/G
354.8
Pass Yds/G
192.7
Rush Yds/G
162.2
TO Margin
2
3rd Down %
35.62%
Total TD
24
Sacks
12
TFL
27
INT
6
Team Analysis
WHY #60 IN WS POWER
Results this season-5.0 pts

Lost to Pittsburgh Panthers, who wasn't ranked, in week 2.

2025 SP+: 5.9

85%

Roster talent: 52nd percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #66 national

6%

Returning production: 25%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −5.0 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

26 adds in two-deep · avg 79 OVR · top add: T. Collins (DT, 91, from Oregon State)

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UCF Knights transfer portal 2026: who came in, from where

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UCF Starting Quarterback

UCF Knights starting lineup

UCF starting lineup: QB Keyone Jenkins, RB Duke Watson, WR-X Josh Derry, TE Dylan Wade. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Keyone Jenkins is the projected starting quarterback for UCF as of October 15, 2026. Alonza Barnett III is listed second.

UCF also projects Duke Watson at running back, Josh Derry at wide receiver and Dylan Wade at tight end.

The full UCF Knights two-deep was last updated October 15, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Keyone Jenkins · QBDuke Watson · RBJosh Derry · WR-XDylan Wade · TE

Common questions

Who is UCF's starting quarterback?
Keyone Jenkins is the projected starting quarterback for UCF as of October 15, 2026. Alonza Barnett III is listed second.
Who starts at running back for UCF?
Duke Watson is the projected starter at running back for UCF, with Landen Chambers listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for UCF?
Josh Derry is the projected starter at wide receiver for UCF, with Jonathan Bibbs listed second.
Who starts at tight end for UCF?
Dylan Wade is the projected starter at tight end for UCF, with Caden Piening listed second.
When was the UCF Knights depth chart last updated?
The UCF Knights depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated October 15, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was UCF's record last season?
UCF Knights finished 5-7 (2-7 in Big 12 play).
When does UCF Knights play next?
UCF Knights plays BYU at home on Sat, Oct 24. Kickoff time not announced yet.

Full UCF roster

Every player on the UCF Knights depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: Josh Derry, Jonathan Bibbs, Caleb Rollerson

WR: Waden Charles, Tyren Hornes, Chase Hinshaw

WR: Ric'Darious Farmer, Jordyn Bridgewater

LT: Henry Tabansi, LaParka Langston

LG: Brady Wayburn, Justin Royes

C: Connor Meadows, Jacob Maiava

RG: Owen Spell, Cooper Terpstra

RT: Preston Cushman, Tyler Gibson

TE: Dylan Wade, Caden Piening, Grayson Brousseau

QB: Keyone Jenkins, Alonza Barnett III, Kaleb Annett, Rocco Marriott

RB: Duke Watson, Landen Chambers, Taevion Swint

Defense

DE: Isaiah Nixon, Aymeric Koumba, Arthur Kingdom

DT: Horace Lockett, Brad Gurley Jr.

DT: Thomas Collins, Jeffson Lafontant, Trenton Turner

DE: Ken Talley, Sincere Edwards, Josh Schell

WLB: Lewis Carter, Jahleel Culbreath, Rashad Henry

MLB: Jayden Jennings, Tackett Curtis, Phil Picciotti

CB: Antione Jackson, Jailen Duffie

SS: Demari Henderson, Caleb Flagg, Matt Irwin

FS: Jayden Williams, Ty Bartrum

CB: Jayden Bellamy, DJ Bell, Rukeem Stroud

NB: Braeden Marshall, Kahmel Johnson

RES: Cole Kozlowski, Duane Thomas Jr., RJ Jackson Jr.

Special Teams

PT: Atticus Bertrams, Mason Denaburg

PK: Will Stone, Noah McGough

KO: Will Stone, Noah McGough

LS: Kyle Hicks, Rocklyn Kelley

H: Mason Denaburg, Atticus Bertrams

PR: Antione Jackson, Josh Derry

KR: Taevion Swint, Duke Watson